Healthcare

Hospital Authority and ZOC-SYSU partner to enhance ophthalmology services

The agreement includes a framework for exchange meetings and training initiatives.

HK records 35,373 new cancer cases in 2022

Lung cancer remained the most common with 5,707 cases.

Braillic’s AR tech helps brain surgeons see through the walls

The medical software provider plans to expand its use to spinal and orthopaedic procedures.

PolyU, GCBCOA launches Electronic Painting for Breast Cancer

Through EPBC, patients reported enhanced emotional well-being. 

Gov’t expands 1+ drug approval mechanism

Vaccines and advanced therapy products can now be registered in HK.

Gov't to roll out expanded elderly aid scheme in 2025

Tung Wah Group of Hospitals also launched a 24-hour hotline for carer support.

2024 Policy Address: HK to be hub for health innovation

It will also engage with Shenzhen to collaborate on clinical trials.

2024 Policy Address: HK outlines measures for better healthcare

One key area is to strengthen primary healthcare and improve public services.

Hong Kong patients seek faster, cheaper care in Mainland China

Rising costs and long waits drive Hongkongers to Mainland China.

Government updates preservatives and antioxidants standards

The amended regulation brought the total permitted preservatives and antioxidants to 58.

HK and Macau conduct drill for cross-boundary ambulances scheme

The pilot scheme's next phase will be considered upon operational experience. The government, in collaboration with Macau, has conducted a drill for...

University of Hong Kong to operate clinical trial hub in Q4

It will serve as a one-stop clinical trial development platform.

HA names new chief for Bradbury Hospice, Cheshire Home, and Shatin Hospital 

Ada Yu is currently the chief manager at the New Territories East Cluster. The Hospital Authority (HA) has appointed Dr. Ada Yu as the hospital chief...

HK University introduces AI-powered tool for heart disease prediction

P-CARDIAC’s effectiveness will be evaluated in the HEARTWISE study.

Hong Kong halts poultry eggs import from India

This is due to the H5N1 avian influenza outbreak in Puri District.